ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. What Is Voice of the Customer and What Does it Mean for Customer Experience? Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Chatbots Effort Score Voice of Customer 75

Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

The State of Automated Customer Service in 2023. Competition is at an all-time high. As a result, customer service expectations are now sky-high as consumers demand the very best support – and will even switch brands for better service. Meeting today’s high customer service expectations can be a challenge.

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Customer Service Self Service Chatbots Healthcare 212

ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Experience is the way! My Comment: This is an important article. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Contact Center Retail B2C 95

Comm100

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Chatbots have steadily grown in popularity to become a key component of customer service today. With a bot handling most chats, this means organizations can increase support capacity without growing team size, while also delivering 4/7 availability to their customers. Customer Satisfaction Rate (CSAT). Disorientation Rate.

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Chatbots Metrics Average Handle Time Wait Times 224

Lumoa

AUGUST 8, 2023

Effectively analyzing survey results can provide numerous benefits, such as enhanced customer satisfaction, increased sales, and improved brand loyalty. So, if you’re ready to transform your customer feedback into a driving force for positive change, dive into this article and learn how to make the most of your customer surveys!

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Analysis Survey Feedback How To 208

NobelBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Call flows play a vital role in seamlessly directing customer calls to the right place within your organization. They act as pathways that guide calls from the very beginning to a successful resolution, ensuring a seamless and efficient customer experience. Initiation: A call flow activates when a customer calls your designated number.

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Call Flow Customer Experience Contact Center Call Center 105

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

This week we feature an article from Chelsea Lamb , co-founder and head tech writer at Business Pop. She provides multiple strategies to improve the customer experience in order to gain and retain repeat customers. It’s been said that customer service is dead. Unfortunately, for many businesses, this is true.

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Customer Experience How To Wait Times Customers 153

Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

Customer service is an always changing landscape. While many aspects of providing excellent customer service have held true over decades, the reality is that customer expectations have grown and shifted with technology. In this article, we’ll answer your questions like “what is a chatbot?”

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Chatbots Customer Service Knowledge Base Social Media 203

GetFeedback

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Prior to this, we had all read the book, “ The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battleground for Customer Loyalty ,” and one question came out of it: Is effortless really enough? . Gartner published a comprehensive article highlighting the key reasons why an effortless experience is the best approach for businesses. .

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Loyalty Customer Experience Touchpoint Metrics 257

Comm100

JUNE 12, 2023

The AI chatbot application can respond to written prompts to generate stories, essays, articles, answers to questions, code sequences, and even jokes and poems. For businesses, ChatGPT and other AI chatbots are providing transformative potential in the field of customer experience. What are AI Chatbots?

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Chatbots Customer Experience Healthcare Software 130

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The changes the restaurant management had made had resulted in a poor customer experience. How can restaurants avoid making changes that customers don’t like, like making them wait longer for their meal? By giving customers a heads up, they can prepare themselves for any potential delays or disruptions.

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How To Wait Times Social Media Banking 52

Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 22, 2020

This article from Heather Kelly at The Washington Post is a great behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of reaching customer service when call volumes are high and wait times are long. I was honored to be a resource for the article—and I’m thankful for the heroic work so many customer service professionals are doing.

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Wait Times Resources Customer Service Contact Center 29

Comm100

APRIL 12, 2022

For many local governments, this came in the form of customer service chatbots. This article will explore how the public sector and citizens can both benefit from the introduction of local government chatbots and why they will soon become a staple customer service offering. Improves support speed.

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Government Chatbots Wait Times Knowledge Base 147

GetFeedback

AUGUST 16, 2018

Customer service has long been an area of focus for marketers and support specialists. After all, 67% of consumers list bad customer experience as one of the primary reasons for churning and 39% of consumers avoid vendors for over 2 years after having a negative experience. Customer Happiness Metrics. Why is CSAT important?

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Metrics Measurement Net Promoter Score Customer Service 199

CSM Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

In this article, we’ll go over how digital tools improve patient experiences in healthcare. This cuts down on wait times in medical facilities and mitigates exposure of disease to medical personnel and other patients. They’re incorporating patient preferences with provider availability to reduce wait times.

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Healthcare Tools Wait Times Call Center 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

This week we feature an article by Apira Giriharan, a Marketing Manager from Blackchair with extensive knowledge of all matters related to CX solutions. She writes about how contact center agents can maximize productivity and provide a better customer experience. How can a customer experience management platform improve productivity?

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Customer Experience Management Management Customer Experience Contact Center 142

Horizon CX

MARCH 19, 2022

So, what exactly is AI and how are organizations applying it, and most importantly, how does it either enrich or diminish the Customer Experience? A recent article from TechTarget states; “Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

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Customer Journeys Touchpoint Average Handle Time Survey 130

Comm100

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Cutting wait time, reducing operational costs, and improving conversions are just some of the customer service superpowers already enabled by AI. It can then recommend steps to get the customers closer to eligibility. One of the Best Chatbot Examples for a Holistic Customer Lifecycle. Industry: B2B.

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Chatbots Examples Customer Service Banking 146

Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 22, 2020

This article from Heather Kelly at The Washington Post is a great behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of reaching customer service when call volumes are high and wait times are long.

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Wait Times Resources Customer Service Contact Center 26

Method:CRM

APRIL 11, 2023

Are you looking for a way to keep your customers satisfied and less stressed with their payment experience? A Xero customer portal is a great way to reap benefits like fast payment processing, which are sure to keep customers coming back. In this article, you’ll learn all the benefits of a Xero customer portal.

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How To Self Service Wait Times Banking 94

NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers manage the overwhelming number of customer calls, especially those tricky situations that require immediate attention? In this article, we’ll explore how technology can be a game-changer in managing call escalations, ensuring swift and satisfactory resolutions.

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Call Center Management Contact Center Wait Times 105

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 6, 2021

Customer experience (CX) programs often begin with an idea and a dash of sincere enthusiasm…and little else. A Customer Experience Charter can answer that question. A Customer Experience Charter can answer that question. What is a Customer Experience Charter? Who should be on your cross-functional CX team?

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Effort Score Customer Journeys Net Promoter Score Government 358

Comm100

MARCH 20, 2024

This tool can significantly enhance the citizen’s experience by providing quick answers to questions, reducing wait times, and making government services more accessible. Real-time interaction adds a human element to digital communication too, fostering a sense of connection and trust.

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Government Communication Self Service Chatbots 196

Horizon CX

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Balancing High-Tech Solutions with Human Touch: Ensuring Customer Experience Remains Personal Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital age, the allure of high-tech solutions and artificial intelligence can be irresistible for businesses seeking efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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Self Service Loyalty Customer Service Representative Strategy 130

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 2, 2020

We have all been in line or on hold for customer service , waiting for a company to get back to us. We tap our toes and roll our eyes as we wait. Then, when our wait time runs long and our patience runs short we get cranky and think, this customer service crew is really inept today. Or are they?

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Customer Service Consulting Wait Times Customers 188

CSM Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

As a call center agent, your job is to provide excellent customer service and support customers. In this article we’ll explore ways in which AI can be used to enhance customer service and how call center agents can benefit from this innovative technology.

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Technology Customer Service Call Center Chatbots 52

NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business communication, the significance of delivering an unparalleled customer experience is very important. According to helpscout.com , more than 76% of all consumers prefer the traditional medium of phone calls to reach customer support representatives.

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System Customer Experience Call Center Contact Center 59

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills, Customer Support Expert at ProProfs , a company that provides software that empowers organizations to deliver happiness to their customers and employees. He writes about what automated customer service can do for your business. What is Automated Customer Service? .

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Customer Service Chatbots Knowledge Base System 157

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. This article delves into the essential aspects of call center optimization, including the tools and best practices that can drive performance improvements.

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Call Center Tools Contact Center Net Promoter Score 104

ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2022

This week we feature an article by Soumya Juttukonda, a content developer & digital media strategist at Knowmax , an AI enterprise knowledge base solution to enhance customer service. She shares how you can reduce customer support tickets and enhance customer experience. Map the customer journey.

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Self Service Customer Journeys Omni-Channel How To 69

Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. In this article, we’ll look at some of the new challenges that have emerged to impact contact centers. Redefining the Customer Agent Experience.

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Contact Center Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media 130

Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 22, 2020

This article from Heather Kelly at The Washington Post is a great behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of reaching customer service when call volumes are high and wait times are long. I was honored to be a resource for the article—and I’m thankful for the heroic work so many customer service professionals are doing.

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Wait Times Resources Customer Service Contact Center 20

Ann Michaels and Associates

MARCH 5, 2020

This issue shares secrets to great customer service, and social media use is one of them. The report goes on to suggest that social media can be a highly effective way to resolve customer complaints, even when other approaches fail. JCPenney is one retailer that was cited as having great customer service via Twitter.

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Social Media Customer Service Wait Times Study 64

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We’ve now reached the fourth and final part of our series exploring Digital Transformation in Customer Service. So far in the series, we’ve covered: Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore It , introducing the many benefits of digital transformation in customer service, including reduced costs, improved CSAT scores, improved efficiency, and much more.

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Customer Service Culture Effort Score Chatbots 203

Team Support

MAY 3, 2023

Ensuring that customers have a superior experience using a product or service is a top priority for most companies. Customers expect to have access to fast and easy customer support when and where they need it. As a matter of fact, research shows that 40% of customers stopped doing business with a company due to poor service.

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Self Service Chatbots Knowledge Base Resources 98

NobelBiz

JULY 31, 2023

In today’s rapidly-evolving business landscape, call queuing stands as a paramount component for efficient customer communications. This advanced mechanism not only ensures customers are catered to promptly but also streamlines business operations. In essence, it’s the digital waiting room of the telecommunication world.

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Communication Call Center Wait Times Contact Center Software 52

Comm100

MARCH 19, 2020

It’s at times like this where the real value of AI becomes clear. Many of our contact center customers are using our AI solutions ( Chatbot and Agent Assist ) to deal with these issues and react swiftly to the crisis. By taking advantage of these tools, you too can keep customer communication (and your sanity!)

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Contact Center Chatbots ROI Knowledge Base 131